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style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(0deg,#07140d88,#07140d88),url('https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kabbalah-almandal-header-v2.webp')\">\n<h1>Almandal: An Introduction with Rabbi Emanuel Shahar<\/h1>\n<\/section>\n<article class=\"es-wrap es-reading es-article-body\">\n<nav class=\"es-breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Articles\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?page_id=1052&amp;lang=en\">Home<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?page_id=1052&amp;lang=en#articles\">Articles<\/a><\/nav>\n<p class=\"es-author\">Rabbi Emanuel Shahar \u00b7 Tiferet Malchut Shlomo<\/p>\n<p class=\"es-lead\">Almandal is a subject Rabbi Emanuel Shahar studies and presents through his content channels. The Rabbi also states that he performs an Almandal ritual. Those wishing to explore the subject can begin with his own presentation and the dedicated Almandal section of the Tiferet Malchut Shlomo library.<\/p>\n<h2>Understanding before drawing conclusions<\/h2>\n<p>A first encounter with a mysterious subject can raise many questions. What does the name mean? Which sources are presented? How does the Rabbi interpret them? Rather than begin with assumptions, write down these questions and consider how each source addresses them.<\/p>\n<p>In his video, the Rabbi discusses Almandal and Istanzil in the context of traditions concerning communication with kings of spirits. The discussion presents traditional ideas as he describes them; its inclusion here does not establish a supernatural phenomenon as proven.<\/p>\n<h2>Two ways into the subject<\/h2>\n<p>The first is the video: an opportunity to hear the Rabbi\u2019s own explanation. The second is the library: a place to explore material devoted to the subject and return to it at your own pace. It is useful to distinguish the text being presented from the interpretation that accompanies it.<\/p>\n<h2>How to continue studying<\/h2>\n<p>Choose one question from the video, check whether it is discussed in the library and keep a record of the source. Questions that remain can be raised through an organised enquiry to the Rabbi\u2019s office. This article is an introduction to study, not a practical ritual manual.<\/p>\n<h2>Contact the Kabbalist\u2019s office<\/h2>\n<p>To ask about the Rabbi\u2019s work with Almandal, contact the office and clarify the nature of the activity and what is offered in a meeting. Clear information allows a decision based on understanding and free choice. The office in Israel can be reached using the international telephone number below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tmslib.com\/almandal\">Continue studying in the Tiferet Malchut Shlomo library<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"es-article-videos\">\n<article>\n<div class=\"es-video-frame\"><iframe title=\"Original video from Rabbi Emanuel Shahar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/player\/v1\/7668328855492381959?autoplay=0&amp;rel=0&amp;description=0\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"fullscreen\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@emanuelshahar\/video\/7668328855492381959\">Watch the original on TikTok<\/a><\/article>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"es-note\">Information about the performance of the ritual was supplied by the Rabbi. 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